Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

A candidate for the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry or Mathematics must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours. Total credits include at least 45 credit hours of General Education courses. Additional courses may be required to build fundamental concepts.

The Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics has temporarily suspended the majors in Environmental Science, Mathematics Education and Physics.

Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Mission:

The mission of the Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is to prepare increasing numbers of students for employment and graduate programs in the fields of life and physical sciences through its Bachelor of Science degree program offerings. The departmental goal is to become a center of excellence and recognition for producing highly competitive students with backgrounds and interests in these fields and thereby having a significant impact on the projected manpower shortage of science professionals at the national level.

Programs

• Biology, BS
• Chemistry, BS
• Mathematics, BS

• Biology Minor
• Chemistry Minor
• Mathematics Minor

Courses

• MAT 311 Modern Algebra (3)
• MAT 312 Linear Algebra (3)
• MAT 313 Probability and Statistics (3)
• MAT 323 Modern Geometry (3)
• MAT 360 Teaching Mathematics with Technology (3)
• MAT 411 Differential Equations (3)
• MAT 413 Intro to Real Analysis (3)
• MAT 417 Intro to Numerical Analysis (3)
• MAT 423 Introduction to Complex Analysis (3)
• MAT 425 Introduction to Set Theory and Topology (3)
• MAT 433 History of Mathematics (3)
• MAT 465 Methods for Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary Schools (3)
• MAT 466 Teaching Mathematics Topics: Assessment of Student Learning (3)
• MAT 481 Seminar (1)
• MAT 491 Research (1-3)
• MAT 492 Research (1-3)

• PHY 112 Introduction to Physical Science (3)
• PHY 114 Physical Science Laboratory (1)
• PHY 203 General Physics III (3)
• PHY 212 Physics I (3)
• PHY 214 Physics II (3)
• PHY 221 General Physics I (3)
• PHY 222 General Physics II (3)
• PHY 232 Physics I Lab (1)
• PHY 234 Physics II Lab (1)
• PHY 251 General Physics I Lab (1)
• PHY 252 General Physics II Lab (1)
• PHY 253 General Physics III Lab (1)
• PHY 311 Mechanics (3)
• PHY 312 Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics (3)
• PHY 313 Electromagnetism (3)
• PHY 320 Advanced Physics Laboratory (2)
• PHY 351 Mechanics Lab (1)
• PHY 401 Junior Seminar (1)
• PHY 402 Senior Seminar (1)
• PHY 411 Relativity and Quantum Mechanics (3)
• PHY 412 Quantum Physics (4)